Dudley vs Hurst Green — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Dudley

DY6 · Dudley

96

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences29
  • Vehicle crime14
  • Other theft12

Hurst Green

B63 · Dudley

149

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences69
  • Criminal damage & arson20
  • Vehicle crime14

Dudley has less crime — 96 vs 149 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Hurst Green recorded notably higher crime than Dudley in April 2026 — 149 vs 96 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Other theft (12), while Hurst Green has more Criminal damage & arson (20). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dudley or Hurst Green safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Hurst Green — 96 vs 149 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Dudley is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Dudley and Hurst Green?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Other theft while Hurst Green had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (96 vs 149).

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